LOWELL, Mass. (Interstat) — Angel Montas scored 30 points to lead Massachusetts-Lowell to a 92-79 men’s basketball victory over Binghamton on Saturday at Costello Athletic Center. The River Hawks improved to 13-15 overall, while the Bearcats fell to 6-23. Montas, a junior from the Dominican Republic, added five rebounds. Austin Green contributed a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds for Massachusetts-Lowell, which led 43-35 at halftime and pulled away in the second half. Binghamton was led by Wes Peterson with 21 points and Jeremiah Quigley, who had 14 points and 11 assists. The teams combined for 171 total points, far exceeding the over/under line of 145.5. Attendance was 957.

LOWELL, Mass. (Interstat) — Angel Montas scored 30 points and Austin Green added a double-double as Massachusetts-Lowell used a dominant offensive performance to pull away from Binghamton for a 92-79 victory in an America East Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Costello Athletic Center. The River Hawks, who improved to 13-15 overall, shot a blistering 59.3% from the field and converted 20 of 30 free throws to sweep the season series from the Bearcats. Binghamton fell to 6-23 despite shooting an efficient 63% from the floor itself, but its struggles at the foul line and an inability to slow the River Hawks’ attack proved decisive. The game’s pivotal stretch came late in the first half, turning a tight contest into a lead Massachusetts-Lowell would not relinquish. With Binghamton leading 33-32 after a Zyier Beverly dunk with 5:20 remaining, the River Hawks closed the period on an 11-2 run. Montas, a 6-foot-6 guard from the Dominican Republic, ignited the surge with a floating jumper. After a Bearcats turnover, Shawn Simmons finished an alley-oop from Xavier Spencer. Montas then grabbed an offensive rebound and converted a tip-in, and after another Binghamton giveaway, Simmons threw down a dunk on a feed from Darrel Yepdo to cap the run and send the River Hawks into halftime leading 43-35. Montas, the conference’s leading scorer, was the catalyst throughout, adding five rebounds and an assist in 38 minutes. His scoring inside and out kept constant pressure on the Binghamton defense. Green, a 6-foot-8 forward from Sicklerville, New Jersey, complemented him perfectly with 20 points and 13 rebounds, controlling the glass and providing efficient secondary scoring. Binghamton, which had won its previous game at Bryant, fought to stay within striking distance in the second half. A three-pointer from Wes Peterson cut the deficit to 63-60 with 13:09 to play, but the River Hawks responded with immediate force. Austin Green scored on a layup, and after a Bearcats miss, Yepdo buried a three-pointer to push the lead back to eight. Massachusetts-Lowell maintained that cushion, methodically extending it at the foul line down the stretch. The statistical story was one of stark contrasts in efficiency and opportunity. While both teams were remarkably accurate from the field, Massachusetts-Lowell’s significant advantages in free throw attempts (30-11), offensive rebounds (8-2), and turnovers (committing only 5 to Binghamton’s 10) created a substantial gap in possessions and scoring chances. The River Hawks scored 10 points off turnovers to Binghamton’s 6 and outscored the Bearcats 20-5 at the charity stripe. Peterson led Binghamton with 21 points, while Beverly came off the bench to score 19 points on 9-of-10 shooting from the field. Jeremiah Quigley orchestrated the Bearcats’ offense with 11 assists and 14 points. Their interior game was potent, generating 52 points in the paint, but it was not enough to counter the River Hawks’ more balanced and disciplined attack. Xavier Spencer facilitated for Massachusetts-Lowell with seven assists and nine points, and Yepdo contributed 13 points and seven assists. Simmons provided a key spark off the bench with 13 points and four rebounds. The game drew an attendance of 957 to the River Hawks’ on-campus arena. Massachusetts-Lowell now looks ahead to a road test at Vermont on Thursday, while Binghamton returns home to host New Hampshire the same night.

Preview: Binghamton Bearcats at Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks LOWELL, Mass. (Interstat) — The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks will look to complete a regular-season sweep and solidify their standing in the America East Conference when they host the struggling Binghamton Bearcats on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The River Hawks (11-15, 5-6 America East) enter the contest at Costello Athletic Center with momentum, having won three of their last four games, including an 88-69 rout of Bryant on Feb. 12. They previously defeated the Bearcats 73-68 in Binghamton on Jan. 10. Conversely, the Bearcats (5-22, 2-9) are mired in a difficult season and have lost five of their last six games. Their most recent outing was a narrow 77-74 home loss to Albany on Feb. 14. A key matchup will feature two of the conference’s top guards. Massachusetts-Lowell is led by Xavier Spencer, who is averaging 18.3 points over his last three games. He scored 22 points in the win over Bryant. Binghamton will rely on Wes Peterson, who is coming off one of his best performances of the season with 18 points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 39 minutes against Albany. His production, however, has been inconsistent during the Bearcats’ skid. For the River Hawks, support for Spencer comes from Angel Montas and Darrel Yepdo, who each added 22 points in the Bryant victory. Binghamton’s Bryson Wilson, who had 10 points and nine rebounds against Albany, and Jeremiah Quigley (14 points, five assists) will need to provide secondary scoring. With the America East tournament approaching, the River Hawks aim to build on their recent form and secure a home victory. The Bearcats, seeking to snap a four-game road losing streak, will attempt to avenge their January loss and find a spark to salvage their season. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. EST.